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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Nicholas Alexander Chavez Delivers Emotional Turn as Spencer’s Party Goes South
On Wednesday’s episode of General Hospital, the story at Wyndemere continued. After Nikolas (Marcus Coloma) was revealed to be the masked “assailant” with a fake knife “stabbing” his son, Spencer (Nicholas Alexander Chavez), confrontations arose.
At the epicenter was newcomer, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, who has stepped into the role of the entitled and troubled teen-aged Cassadine. In the story, his father, Nikolas, wanted to make his son “pay” for scaring Ava (Maura West) and stalking her. However, now that someone set fire to Ava’s car everyone believes the stalker could not have been Spencer.
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Laura (Genie Francis) and Kevin (Jon Lindstrom) are also Wyndemere … and Laura is very upset at the way her son is dishing it out to her grandson.
When Nikolas explains the reasons for actions to Spencer, an emotional Spencer says, “You decided to evoke my mother (in reference to the late Courtney Matthews), to manipulate me, to tell me to be the man that she would want me to be. Just because you decided that I’m guilty.”
Next, Nikolas apologizes to his son for pushing him emotionally hard, and that prompts Spencer to tell his father to not call him his son, shouting “Do not call me that! And don’t claim to love me.” At that point, Spencer exits with Trina (Sydney Mikayla) behind him, and Laura ready to tell Nikolas the error of his ways on how he is handling the trouble with his son.
It’s always nice to see when a young actor on daytime gets handed on the ball and delivers, and in the case of Chavez he did just that bringing up Spencer’s inner turmoil and pain. Let’s remember he lost his mother, and his father pretended to be dead for three years in which he grieved. Yes, Spencer is spoiled, but it will be intriguing to see just how the GH writers decide to mine the character moving forward with Chavez.
The scenes in the episode with Chavez along with Marcus Coloma, and Genie Francis reminded us all that Cassadine family drama can always tug at the heart.
So, what did you think of Nicholas’ performance? What did you think of what Nikolas Cassadine perpetrated on his son, Spencer? Share your thoughts and theories in the comment section below.
Dear God! How will Nicolas get out of this one? Oh, yeah, when they discover that that brunette nurse at GH that kept spying on Ava is in cahoots with Spencer. Could they be more obvious? And then what will that mean for Spencer when he is finally found out? Tons of therapy or permanently damaged?
I agree, though, that NAC gave a stunning performance as a betrayed Spencer!
He played his part well. But please bring Ava and Nicholas back together. They need some happiness in there lives.
Well the obvious question now is who torched Ava’s car. The new psycho nurse walking around the hospital is the obvious suspect, but who does she work for?
Did Spencer hire her, knowing he would have the party as an alibi? Or is there actually somebody stalking Ava, other than Spencer. And in typical GH fashion, would this person have any connection to whomever killed Hayden’s mama, or whomever is holding NuDrew prisoner?
And where do they find these psycho nurses so easily?? Do they all work for the same “Psycho Nurses R Us” employment agency?
Oh boy, Satan, now we have Esme, Spencer’s “girlfriend”, another repulsive schemer. Poor Trina, left in a painful and embarrassing moment again. She needs to cut Spencer loose NOW. The nuDrew story doesn’t interest me, except for that handsome jailer. And how do these “Psycho Nurses R Us” (well said!) perform these dastardly deeds? Can one gather the materials, go to the parking garage (probably ACRES wide), find Ava’s car, torch it, clean up, AND get coffee on a 15 minute break?
I don’t think Spencer had anything to with Ava’s car been set on fire because i don’t think he would intentionally endanger someone’s life because someone could have gotten hurt by Ava’s car been put on fire.Plus i don’ think Spencer has any reason now to continue stalking Ava because Ava is no longer with Nikolas.However i do think new psycho nurse is responsible for Ava’s car been put on fire but i’m betting she’s working with someone.For example she’s working with Ryan and i wonder if Spencer’s redemption shown the line will be that he saves Ava from Ryan.
WOW!! That’s a very shrewd assumption. It would also be so ironic—-the baddie becomes the savior. I would make the writers look like literary geniuses.
I also like your idea that Esme may be working with Ryan—-kudos!!
What if Esme was Ryan’s daughter? Wouldn’t be able to guess who her mother would be, but if she was with Ryan, she would probably be dead now.
She didn’t seem to have any reaction to meeting Kevin, nor did he seem to recognize her, and presumably he kept track of Ryan during all those years when everybody else in Port Charles assumed his crazy brother was dead, so he should know if Ryan fathered any children during that time.
Certainly would explain her obvious psycho tendencies though.
Makes sense—if Esme were Ryan’s daughter, every sinister act toward Ava would fall into place.
I wonder why this mentally distirted malady escaped Kevin?
Now, you got my mind working overtime—-What if Kevin is really Ryan with a hand implant. Where’d did he get the hand, you ask? Chopped it off Kevin. Ryan has a few minions in “storage”.
Ok, ok—I can hear you laughing at me …with scorn, I may add. LOL.
And, yes!! If Ryan were to have fathered Esme, the mother would have died by Ryan’s hand–HaHa–pardon the pun.
He was brilliant! What a fantastic recast as NUSpencer.
Nicholas Chavez is a great young talent.
Fab job to casting by Mark Teschner and team.
Spencer’s deeply wounded side came so out so organically by Nicholas Chavez and it proves that he is handling the role of Spencer with such ease. He’s a gem. He’s got this and it has been a joy to watch him from the start.
I totally agree with what you said. His got the looks too.
I agree that his performance here was very good. But I never had any objections to his talent. He just seems too old for the group he’s supposed to be peers with. Yes he can act, he’s cute, has great hair… but I don’t see any chemistry with wonderful Trina either. She deserves more. Spencer would be great pals with Nelle. Of course, they’d have to rewrite the book of unholy alliances.
Soaphound,
You said it best, and sure he’s a good actor but with most of us as with nuDrew, it’s not the same. Gosh, if I was married to the same man for twenty years or so, I sure am not going to want someone else turning up in my bed or where ever telling me he’s going to be my husband now in every way but looks (through, you never know, I might like the new one better, right ha.) I don’t know why some people can’t understand this.
Back to Spencer, his girlfriend’s a piece of work, but where did Kiki’s nametag come from?
I swear, Violet, if this Esme turns out to be a secret twin of Kiki, I’m gonna implode!
LOL—more like a twin of Nelle. I wish Kiki could be resurrected.
I don’t like Spencer—not yet, anyway. I agree; he looks much older than the rest of his supposed contemporaries—and, he needs to work that chest, shoulders and arms—so puny. He is cute and he can definitely act—-needs to grow on me.
Speaking of puny—what’s going on with gorgeous Michael Knight? He looks emaciated—-and, he was limping.
As far as Drew? —I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to stomach Mathison in the role. Never liked him—-ever–since AMC.
He and Sam ( they will obviously reunite) can bore the heck out of each other and us.
Oh, no, Soaphound! Nelle is is the epitome of psycho! She’s an evil, deranged, unredeemable character who let her first fiance drown, left Michael trapped in a burning car, and, slit Brook Lynne’s throat! Spencer is troubled; he’s not evil and he’s not a murderer.
Spencer, even as a kid, was lost and vulnerable. Always in emotional pain and searching for the mother figure he never had; always overprotective of his father and always lashed out to get attention. He’s taken it to a new level as a young adult, but I seriously hope they don’t evolve him into a Helena or Stavros psycho Cassadine.
So, for now, as a troubled person I’m loving him with Trina. She’s such a great character and can get through to him, perhaps like no one else has been able to. Spencer does have a heart yearning for love…and they do have things in common. I’d like to see the writers explore them together which will probably happen after Esme predictably stalks Trina…
Pity party for Spencer—WOW!! The demon has a “demonette” accomplice. What the hey are these writers thinking? Utter chaos!! A father who stabs his kid with a fake knife, doing all sorts of stupid ghoulish Halloween, childish pranks—-consequently, scaring the heebie jeebies out of him? “C’mon, man!!” Bedlam all around……
Im with you Celia. That knife was WAAAAYY over the top. Talk about trauma. And this Esme, well, let’s reserve a space for her at Shadybrook NOW and save time later.
Hi Celia 🙂
Under U.S. federal law, someone commits the Felony of stalking if that person: places another person in reasonable fear of death or serious bodily injury.
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breaking and entry and other crimes.
Spenser terrorized Ava to give her child to another.
Spenser should be jailed, tried, imprisoned.
Absolutely—-my parents are both attorneys (criminal). My mother gets a good laugh when she happens to “catch” an episode or two—it’s a soap, SusieQ, yet an example shoud be set, even in soaps.
Esme will probably get away with arson.
I wasn’t sure about nuSpencer when he first came on the scene, but he’s definitely grown on me. I think
as the actor has become more comfortable, his acting has gotten better and better. Fantastic scenes between him and Nikolas at his party. Thrilled to see Cameron Matthison joining GH. Quite the coup! He’s an excellent actor and will bring a lot to the show, for sure.
Spencer deserved what Nicholas did to him. He is a spoiled brat and should be taught responsibility.
Agreed. But, I think Spenser should accept responsibility rather than being taught it to him, Linda. He’s too old —-even spoiled brats don’t cross so many lines. He belongs in jail.—-
—As does his she-devil girlfriend. She should know not to play with fire. Again, pardon the play-on-words.
I am enjoying him at first i thought wrong choice but hes very good on point with his emotions
I think the story line between father and son was carried too far. Getting along with his father will help Spencer calm down and not be so mischievous. He also lies and holds back truths so why alienate his father.
Spencer should have enough empathy; compassion..to know not to scare Ava regarding the safety of her child. It would be cruel and irresponsible enough if she hadn’t already lost one daughter, but knowing that and making her fear for Avery’s life?
Spencer only learns by experience; not by fireside chats. Nicolas knows how to deal with his son; Laura and Kevin should have butt out. The only problem I had with Nicolas was him scaring Spencer in front of others; scaring Trina. That was irresponsible and made him look bad. Should have scared the lil punk when he was alone. LOL; and I DO love Spencer. But he needs to feel the fear he’s imposing to understand. Unfortunately Esme the cray cray showed up and cut those feelings short.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Receives 3 ‘Critics Choice Real TV Awards’ Nominations for Hallmark Series, ‘Finding Mr. Christmas’
Many things are coming up roses for Jonathan Bennett! On the heels of the news that he is set to debut this month in the role of Joe Fitzpatrick on General Hospital, who is rumored to be a new love interest for Lucas Jones (Van Hansis), comes the news that Bennett’s reality series, Finding Mr. Christmas has received 3 nomination for the Critics Choice Real TV Awards.
Bennett’s Hallmark Channel series finds itself in tough competition alongside fellow nominees: RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV), Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix), Survivor 50 (CBS), Top Chef (Bravo) and The Traitors (Peacock). In addition, Jonathan himself is nominated for Best Show Host and the series participants as the Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series.
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) revealed the nominees for the eighth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards on Thursday, which recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. Winners will be announced online at CriticsChoice.com on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 9:00am PT/12:00pm ET.
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Taking to his Instagram to celebrate the nominations, GH’s Bennett, enthused, “3 Critic Choice Nominations! I’m so proud of the FINDING MR CHRISTMAS and to be in the company of all the legends in all these categories is so surreal! Congrats to Hallmark Channel and to our nominated cast and nominated show and everyone who made this magical show possible. This is crazy! This gives FMC 6 Critics Choice nominations in 2 years. Not bad for a little show on Hallmark Channel. What are your thoughts on our show?” Jumping first into the comment thread was one of his new GH co-stars, Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) who expressed, “Yeah buddy!!!🔥🔥”
In the series, Bennett, the host and co-creator spends eight weeks guiding 10 aspiring actors through a series of “festive face-offs” and acting challenges alongside actors like soap opera notables, Hunter King (ex-Summer, Y&R) and Alison Sweeney (Sami, DAYS). Along the way, they develop their skills and a bond with one another. The show, which is available on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Plus, highlights LGBTQ+ representation with openly gay contestants vying to be the next Hallmark star.
It should be noted that Traitors received the most Critics Choice Real TV Award nominations with 6 nods, followed by Dancing with the Stars with 4.
Bennett is very familiar to daytime fans having started his career as JR Chandler on All My Children in 2000-2001, before landing the part of Aaron Samuels in the motion picture, Mean Girls in 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan, which would become his breakout performance.
You can check out the full list of Critics Choice Real TV Award nominations here.
So, excited for Jonathan Bennett’s General Hospital debut this month? Have you ever watched Finding Mr. Christmas on Hallmark? Let us know via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Kelly Thiebaud on Britt and Cassius Sibling Drama, But Who Will Ultimately Blow His Cover?
On the April 30 episode of General Hospital, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) had some choice words and warning for her brother Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) who has been masquerading as his twin, the very dead, Nathan West.
As the story has unfolded, viewers learned that Britt knew all along that when “Nathan” showed up in Port Charles seemingly resurrected with a missing 7 years of his life unexplained, that Cassius was taking his place.
Now in developments on today’s GH, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is figuring out that this guy pretending to be Nathan is someone else, and Cassius learns from Britt, that Joss is not just a ditzy sorority girl as he claimed, but a WSB agent! The moment stuns Cassius. Are the walls about to close in on him and his charade?
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Daytime Emmy winner, Kelly Thiebaud spoke to Soap Opera Digest, about the story point and getting the opportunity this time back at GH to work with Ryan Paevey, when she hadn’t had the chance to before.
BROTHERLY LOVE?
Thiebaud expressed on sharing scenes with Ryan Paevey, “It’s just been so wonderful to have him back and to actually work with him! When he first came onto the show (as Nathan at the end of 2013) I was kind of heading out — it was right towards the end of my contract, so we didn’t actually work together a ton. It’s been really refreshing and so much fun to really spend time together and get to know each other and work together. I think we have really great on-camera chemistry and banter with each other. I really enjoy working with him.”
With the stakes at an all-time, Thiebaud explained how she views her on-screen alter-ego’s involvement with her more hot-to-temper sibling and why Britt revealed the truth about Josslyn to him. “People finding out about Cassius would expose what she’s involved in and what she agreed to do,” explains Kelly “And now Josslyn is digging around, and she’s connected to Carly (Laura Wright) to Jason (Steve Burton) and that whole dynamic! It’s messy!”
BRITT’S MURKY FUTURE
Britt has currently also reached her breaking point with Jason being carted away by the WSB, Rocco (Finn Carr), the child she gave birth to, shooting Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) to protect her and Jason, Marco (Adrian Anchondo) being killed after trying to help her, and Cullum holding over her head getting her Huntington’s disease medication to control her symptoms, while blackmailing her into finishing the research on her father, Cesar Faison’s, final project. Thiebaud summed it up best for Britt right now, sharing, “It’s been a really tough time for her.”
So, who do you think will be the person to blow Cassius’ cover? Will it be Britt herself? Josslyn? Liesl? Brennan? Nina? Lulu? Rocco, Maxie, Cullum or someone else? Let us know your pick in the comment section.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Michael Reveals His Plan to Set Up Chase and Willow to Have an Affair
After the Wednesday, April 29 episode of General Hospital, it’s clear outside interference and other circumstances are set to blow Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) marriage sky high, as Michael (Rory Gibson) reveals his plans to entrap Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and use her relationship with Chase to do it!
In story, Michael dropped by unexpectedly to Carly’s (Laura Wright). A plotting Michael reveals his plan to nudge Willow and Chase into having an affair. Michael hopes it would create both a political and personal scandal, where Willow would lose her seat in congress. In the scenario, she would be having an affair with her ex-husband, while taking care of her supposed disabled husband, Drew (Cameron Mathison), who cannot speak and is confined to a wheelchair, which in turn will look horrible for Willow’s character.
Carly asked does he really want to destroy his cousin, Brook Lynn’s life in the process? Michael goes in on Chase’s holier than thou attitude, and says he is going to set-up the circumstances that would lead Chase and Willow to betray their spouses, and hit the sheets together. Michael swears to Carly what the two of them do is up to them, but he’s going to go on the offense with this.
MICHAEL HAS BACK-UP
Later, Jacinda (Paige Herschell) is talking with Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) at Crimson and how much she dislikes Willow because of what she has done to Michael. Just then, Michael shows up and tells Jacinda privately, he’s figured out a way to fight Willow. Looks like Jacinda might work with Michael to bring down Willow and use Chase as the person to do it!
At the hospital, Lucas (Van Hansis) tells Josslyn (Eden McCoy) that Carly is cheating on Jack, but he doesn’t know with who. Josslyn suddenly flashes back to the moment she found her mother harboring a fugitive, Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), in her attic, and as figured out that her mother is sleeping with him. She heads out.
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BRENNAN IS ABOUT TO LEARN ABOUT CARLY
Next thing you know, Josslyn has showed up inside Jack’s (Chris McKenna) hotel room at the Metro Court and when he enters his room, he is shocked to find her there. He lays into her for not keeping his distance and that Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) will have no problem killing her if he knows she’s WSB. Josslyn fires back that he is only concerned about that because his relationship with her mother depends on her being safe. But then, she lays the boom, and tells Jack, Well, you’re too late. You already lost her.”
LULU GETS A GLIMPSE OF CASSIUS’ TEMPER
In addition, Lulu (Alexa Havins) sees a different side of “Nathan.” Since she is unaware that the man before her is his twin, Cassius Fasion (Ryan Paevey), he tells her that Rocco (Finn Carr) blabbed that he shot Cullum to Britt (Kelly Thiebaud), and now he thinks they should send him away to stop him from talking to everyone else. This concerns Lulu, who rails at Nathan for telling her what to do with her son and that she isn’t going to abandon him. With “Nathan’s” outburst at her on the matter, will she finally get a clue this is not the man she thinks it is?
So, what do you think of Michael’s plan to push Willow and Chase into an affair? Will it work or backfire? Do you think Joss will reveal that Valentin is the man sleeping with Carly to Brennan, which will send him in a rage? Will Lulu continue to be clueless about “Nathan?” Weigh-in via the comment section below. But first, take a look at the GH video tease for today’s April 30 episode.
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